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Elaine Blackburne

What is the energy price cap and how to check if it affects you

Energy regulator Ofgem has on Friday confirmed that the energy price cap can rise by 80.06% from October. This means the average household annual bill will go from £1,971 to £3,549.

It will affect around 24m households in England, Scotland and Wales. It will run from October 1 until December 31 when it will be adjusted once more. But what is the energy price cap and who is affected by it?

What is the energy price cap?

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